Sony DVCAM DSR-60P Operating Instructions Manual page 55

List of alarm messages and associated directions
Here is a list of alarm messages and associated
directions to appear on the monitor screen. It also
shows the corresponding alarm messages to appear on
the time counter display of this unit.
Alarm message on monitor screen
Cause
A black/white signal is being used for REF.
VIDEO.
A cleaning tape has been inserted.
A non-standard ref. signal is being used for
REF. VIDEO.
Abnormal settings selected in setup menu.
Key is jammed.
Moisture has been detected.
No cassette in VTR.
Remote mode is selected.
Tape cannot be replayed.
Tape end has been detected.
Tape not usable.
In this list the "Causes" of alarm are arranged in
alphabetic order of the first word of their phrases.
Alarm messages and associated directions
Direction
Supply a color signal when using composite or S
video output signals.
The tape will automatically be ejected after cleaning
is completed.
Use a standard signal.
Correct the setup menu settings. Contact your
Sony dealer if this alarm message appears again
after making corrections.
Check the following buttons: EJECT, STOP,
F FWD, REW, PLAY, ˘, ≥, ¿[A], [B]÷, SET
(YES)[MARK], MENU, RESET (NO), COUNTER
SELECT
Keep the power on and wait until this alarm
message disappears.
Load a cassette.
Set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch to LOCAL.
Use a tape having signals recorded in 525/60
format.
Use a tape having signals recorded in 625/50
format.
Use a new cleaning tape.
Use DVCAM/DV ME (metal-evaporated) tape.
Alarm message on time
counter display
B&W REF!
Cleaning Tp
REF NON-STD
ILL. SETUP
Key jammed!
HUMID!
No Cass.!
REMOTE!
625/50 Tape
525/60 Tape
Tape End!
MP Tape!
ILL. Tape!
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